Good Morning Scotland

BBC Radio Scotland Extra

Good Morning Scotland: 12/08/2020

12/08/2020

BBC Radio Scotland - Good Morning Scotland, 12/08/2020

The latest news from home and abroad, along with regular sport, travel and weather updates

The latest news from home and abroad, along with regular sport, travel and weather updates.

BBC Radio Scotland

Mornings

Getting to the heart of the stories making the news.

Mornings: with Stephen Jardine

with Stephen Jardine

BBC Radio Scotland - Mornings, with Stephen Jardine

Exam grades U-turn - was it the right call? Call 08085 92 95 00 or TEXT 80295

Was the exam grades U-turn the right call? And do we need to re-think the way we grade our school students? Call 08085 92 95 00

PHONE IN: School Grades
Tens of thousands of school pupils are to have their exam results upgraded after the Scottish government agreed to accept teacher estimates of scores – was this the right call? And do we need to re-think the way we grade our school students?
                                                                                                                                  
STEPHEN ASKS: Grades U-turn – was it the right call and do we need to re-think the way we grade our school students?

Also looking at:

POP THE QUESTION
Michelle McManus is here to test your pop culture knowledge – this week – can you name the play? 

NC 500 MND 
The young MND sufferer doing everything he can to raise money to fight the incurable disease

CANNABIS PRESCRIPTION
The first woman in Scotland to be prescribed medical cannabis 

CONNIE’S GOOD NEWS
Broadcaster and journalist Connie McLaughlin is back with a rundown of her favourite good news stories of the week

THUNDERSTORMS
When the temperature soars why do the heavens open?

COURT OF KAREN 
Judge MacKenzie is back to rule on another case in the Court of Karen. This week –  Am I being unreasonable for cutting off my hearing aid so I don’t have to listen to my annoying family member?

DIRTY CAMPING
The battle against Scotland's dirty camping problem 

COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Has the lockdown brought neighbours closer together?

Lunchtime Live

News updates from Scotland and beyond, plus all your lunchtime sport, travel and weather.

Lunchtime Live: 12/08/2020

BBC Radio Scotland - Lunchtime Live, 12/08/2020

The Afternoon Show with Grant Stott

The Afternoon Show

Tuning into what's current in film, TV, arts, theatre and music across Scotland.

The Afternoon Show: Edinburgh Festivals Special with Courtney Act, Brian May, Karen and Katy Koren, Jess Brough and Shona McCarthy

Edinburgh Festivals Special with Courtney Act, Brian May, Karen and Katy Koren, Jess Brough and Shona McCarthy

BBC Radio Scotland - The Afternoon Show, Edinburgh Festivals Special with Courtney Act, Brian May, Karen and Katy Koren, Jess Brough and Shona McCarthy

Grant Stott brings the spirit of the Edinburgh Festivals to life with Courtney Act.

Grant looks to the future of the Fringe and reflects on what we're missing this year with Chief Executive Shona McCarthy and stars Brian May, Jason Donovan and Le Gateau Chocolat.

Grant Stott hosts our second Edinburgh Festivals Special talking to some of the people about their revised plans for the world’s biggest arts festival, including Australian drag queen, pop singer and reality TV star, Courtney Act and up-and-coming Megan Shandley, both taking part in the digital streaming event Fringe on a Friday. He’ll also find out about the online offerings from Jess Brough and Fringe of Colour – which will have played host to over 40 films made by People of Colour throughout August, and SHED-inburgh from Fleabag producer Francesca Moody and playwright Gary McNair and he’ll head out into the strangely quiet streets of Edinburgh to speak to guests including Karen and Katy Koren, managing directors of Gilded Balloon about the company's plans for this year and also Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Fringe Shona McCarthy about how the overall Festival has tried to provide entertainment and support for acts this year.

Drivetime

Breaking down the day's news and talking points with comment and opinion.

Breaking down the day's news and talking points with comment and opinion, plus sport, travel and weather.

Drivetime: with John Beattie

with John Beattie

BBC Radio Scotland - Drivetime, with John Beattie

Breaking down the days talking points with comment and opinion.

Breaking down the day's talking points with comment and opinion, plus sport, travel and weather.

Sportsound

Sporting commentary, analysis and debate.

Sportsound: 12/08/2020

BBC Radio Scotland - Sportsound, 12/08/2020

All the football action from across Scotland.

Vic Galloway

New indie and classic rock, live music, vintage vinyl and band interviews

Join Vic Galloway for the best in new music, classic tracks, gig reviews, votes, vinyl, MP3s and just about everything else

Vic Galloway: Nicola Meighan

Nicola Meighan

BBC Radio Scotland - Vic Galloway, Nicola Meighan

Nicola Meighan's in charge! Bringing you the best in alternative music - new & classic.

Nicola Meighan's looking after the show, Nicola's been digging around to find the best in new and classic alternative music for you to enjoy.

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Mornings

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Lunchtime Live

12/08/2020

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The Afternoon Show

Edinburgh Festivals Special with Courtney Act, Brian May, Karen and Katy Koren, Jess Brough and Shona McCarthy

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Vic Galloway

Nicola Meighan

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13/08/2020

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